Home Awaits

Price: 
$112.50

Home Awaits

Arranger/Composer: 

Susi, Anthony

Item Code:
29730
Publisher: 
C. Alan Publications

This haunting medley partners two well-known spirituals (Wayfaring Stranger & Goin’ Home) and their promise of a restful afterlife. The gentle and pensive nature of this warm setting with an optional sensitive piano accompaniment will evoke feelings of peace and hope for performers and audience alike.

Program Notes

Home Awaits partners two well known 19th century spirituals ("Wayfaring Stranger" and "Goin’ Home") that both reference going home to meet predeceased family members in a place with no sickness or suffering (the afterlife). The peaceful musical setting depicts this hopeful view of heaven and a sense of feeling homesick. An optional delicate piano accompaniment adds to this moving sentiment coupled with optional opening solos, providing an opportunity to showcase students.

Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2022
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 3:15

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    Instrumentation

    Flute
    Oboe
    Bassoon
    B-flat Clarinet 1
    B-flat Clarinet 2
    B-flat Clarinet 3
    Bass Clarinet
    Alto Saxophone
    Tenor Saxophone
    Baritone Saxophone

    B-flat Trumpet 1
    B-flat Trumpet 2
    F Horn
    Trombone
    Euphonium
    Baritone T.C.
    Tuba

    Piano [optional]

    Bells
    Percussion 1: Suspended Cymbal, Triangle
    Percussion 2: Bass Drum